3226, VIC

The typical resident is 43, and the area is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While 22.2% of people are seniors, children under 15 also make up a higher proportion of the community than in most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures, and this has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

About half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This reflects a significant trend, with the number rising 19 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 8.1 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,299, which is much higher than in most other areas. High earners are common here, with a typical household income of $1,837 per week.

A higher proportion of people report long-term health conditions compared to the state and nation. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Many residents contribute their time, with 18.7% volunteering. There is also a strong presence of unpaid care, as 32.2% of people look after children, which is well above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 58.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 23.1% of people live alone, which is lower than the national average.

Large homes dominate, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are far more common than in the state average, and 41.1% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.5% commute by public transport. However, 24.5% of people work from home, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the state and national figures.

Unemployment is very low at 2.6%, which is much lower than most other areas. Many residents work as professionals or in health and education.

The community ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This reflects the high levels of education and access to resources found in the area.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for homes within walking distance of a school.